Support energy bill Jun 22, 2009
Contact our U.S. Senators and Representative Rob Bishop today expressing your support for this landmark legislation. Jack Greene. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bishop voted no on tobacco act Jun 18, 2009
It puzzles me why Rob Bishop, our congressman representing Cache County, as well as Senators Hatch and Bennett, voted no on this bill. Dr. William W. Bradford. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Heading to a national park? Now you can pack heat May 21, 2009
Rob Bishop , R- Utah , said the measure was also a matter of self-defense. "The real issue is that law-abiding Americans will no longer be treated as criminals" when they carry weapons, he said. (Yahoo News)
NRC: Can't ban of nuke waste imports Apr 14, 2009
One of the company's former lobbyists is U.S. Rep, Rob Bishop, R-Utah. Bishop's district includes the EnergySolutions' facility. (AZCentral -- Business)
House passes bill to expand wilderness Mar 27, 2009
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, tried unsuccessfully to amend the bill to allow visitors to national parks to carry concealed, loaded weapons. A federal judge last week struck down a Bush administration rule allowing loaded guns in parks and wildlife refuges. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
GOP fetes Lincoln Feb 28, 2009
Bob Bennett, R-Utah, Congressman Rob Bishop, R-Utah, Utah Lt. Gov. Gary Herbert and Utah Republican Party Chairman Stan Lockhart. Paul Mero, president of The Sutherland Institute, a conservative think tank in the state, gave the keynote address. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Local gov'ts confront dangerous pets Feb 26, 2009
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, voted against the bill because he says it should have banned them as pets. "The only way this would save someone from a freak monkey bite is if the monkey chases them across state lines," he says. (USA Today)
Variety is the spice of opinion Feb 18, 2009
I could easily imagine each view expressed on that page as coming directly from our U.S. Congressional Representative Rob Bishop (R). That surprises me, especially when I consider the level of education of the general population in Utah. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bishop speaks on stimulus Feb 14, 2009
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, vote against the bill, he also blasted the process that produced it on Friday. This bill is not focused on job creation and is not what President Obama said he wanted, Bishop said in a statement released to The Herald Journal after Friday s vote. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
GOP Sounds Alarm Over Obama Decision to Move Census to White House Feb 10, 2009
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, told the Salt Lake Tribune that the move "shouldn't happen." He and Chaffetz are trying to rally Republicans "before its too late.". "It takes something that is supposedly apolitical like the census, and gives it to a guy who is infamously political," Bishop said of Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, who would be tasked with overseeing the census at the White House. (FOXNews)
Bishop N-waste support bought Apr 1, 2008
Our current Congressman, Rob Bishop, does not seem to understand the role of the federal government in protecting its citizens. According to Mr. Bishop, this is a states issue. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Another Primary for Rep. Cannon Tops Utah's Filing Roster Mar 18, 2008
Republican Rob Bishop in the 1st District and Democrat Jim Matheson of the 2nd are strongly favored for re-election, and Republican Chris Cannon of the GOP-friendly 3rd District will be, too -- that is, if he again outlasts his third serious challenge for the Republican nomination in as many elections. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Hyde Park resident to run for U.S. Congress Mar 15, 2008
Geezer wrote on Mar 14, 2008 9:14 AM:" Rob Bishop has embarrassed Utah too many times. Morgan Bowen would be a real improvement. ". REGISTRATION IS FREE. Comments are from online Herald Journal readers. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Easterners, Westerners argue over wilderness bill Oct 19, 2007
Rob Bishop, the top Republican on the subcommittee, called the bill "absurd" and "stunning," comparing the legislation to a Soviet-style land grab. "The issue is the division between East and West. It's a division between urban and rural," he said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
CHIP veto riles advocates Oct 4, 2007
Chris Cannon and Rob Bishop, both R-Utah, all of whom voted against the CHIP reauthorization. Urging their reconsideration got under way Wednesday afternoon when about 20 people protested in front of Cannon's Provo office. (Deseret News)
Town hall meeting heats up Sep 1, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-UT, kept his cool, answering one question after another with poise Friday night. The three-term congressman made an appearance at the Historic Courthouse in Logan and discussed a range of issues with roughly 80 county residents in the hour-long session. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bennett, Hatch still back Iraq strategy Jul 10, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, said Congress is just repeating history instead of learning from it. "The decision to use force was approved overwhelmingly by Congress, before I got here, so now our job is to support the troops and do what we can to achieve victory," Bishop said. (Deseret News)
House amends oil-shale bill Jun 28, 2007
Rob Bishop objected to Udall's amendment from another angle: money. "My kids in Utah will be put at a disadvantaged because of this particular amendment," Bishop said on the floor next to a U.S. map showing education spending percentages. (Deseret News)
Justices ease limits on campaign ads Jun 26, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, described the ruling as "certainly a step in the right direction when it comes to partially correcting the damage that's already been done." Parker said McCain-Feingold "was a convoluted and misguided infringement on individual liberties and free speech. So it's nice to see the court recognize political speech for what it is a guaranteed constitutional right.". Contributing: Suzanne Struglinski. (Deseret News)
Utah tallies in-lieu tax funds Jun 16, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, said "the current levels just aren't enough." "With so much land locked up and under federal control, PILT payments are critical for our counties to be able to financially survive and to provide important services," Bishop said. "We fight for increased funding each year, and we're at it again this year ... but even more than the money, what Western counties really need and deserve is their lands back. Until they get more back of what is rightfully theirs, PILT is just a small... (Deseret News)
Cleanup of Moab tailings inserted in bill May 18, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, which wrote the defense authorization bill. Although Bishop was happy with what Utah would receive in the bill, he was disappointed that more money overall had not been directed to missile defense and that the bill itself was about $2 billion short of what it should have included for the military. (Deseret News)
Hatch, Matheson war chests brimming May 8, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, has $85,814 in cash; Rep. Chris Cannon, R-Utah, $82,609; and Sen. (Deseret News)
House OKs a 4th seat for Utah Apr 20, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, did not join in on the celebration. In the 241-177 vote Bishop was the only member who voted "present," meaning he did not vote for or against the bill. (Deseret News)
Battle Grows Over Renewing Landmark Education Law Apr 8, 2007
Representative Rob Bishop, who represents Utah;s rural western half, said he shared her view. Representative John B. Larson, Democrat of Connecticut, voted for the law in 2001. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Bishop conducts tele-town hall meetings Apr 1, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-UT, has traveled across his vast District 1 conducting town hall-style meetings with constituents. The three-term Congressman has no plans to end the practice, but he s also embracing a new and rapidly emerging technology to keep in touch with Utahns: the tele-town hall. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
House OKs striking law on U.S. attorneys Mar 27, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Change is at the heart of controversy on firings. (Deseret News)
An out for 'No Child' law? Mar 22, 2007
Chris Cannon and Rob Bishop, both R-Utah, are strong supporters of the bill, saying it makes schools more accountable on the local level instead of to Washington. But the National Education Association says the bill introduced last week by Rep. (Deseret News)
Teen art — Springville's high school competition gets better each year Mar 11, 2007
Rob Bishop's choice for first place. E-mail. (Deseret News)
House resolution pans Bush Iraq policy Feb 17, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, who voted against the resolution and also spoke on the floor earlier this week, said the resolution was "deeply shallow" and purely political. Because it was non-binding, it would have no impact. (Deseret News)
Utah national parks may benefit under expanded budget request Feb 6, 2007
Tuesday, February 6, 2007. By Deseret Morning News WASHINGTON Utah's national parks may get an additional $4. (Deseret News)
Busy interns immersed in business of Capitol Jan 29, 2007
He pointed out that Congressman Rob Bishop, R-Utah, is an alumni of the program. McKee hasn't settled on a political career path but he does have a new outlook on politicians and the legislative process. (Deseret News)
Utah congressmen hopeful about State of the Union goals Jan 24, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, said the troop surge is not just about putting more people on the ground, but changing the way things are being done there. "We'll take a greater lead," Bishop said. (Deseret News)
House OKs plan to cut rates on student loans (Amy Fagan) Jan 18, 2007
Rob Bishop, Utah Republican. "[The interest rate] is only cut in half for a six-month period," said Rep. (Washington Times, DC)
North Logan’s Jack Draxler begins life as a legislatorBy Adam Benson Jan 16, 2007
Todays Local News for Logan Utah and Cache County. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 Serving Logan Utah and Cache County. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Stem Cell Research: Funding measure passes House Jan 12, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah, during debate on the bill. Rep. (Salt Lake Tribune)
Hotel showdown: U.S. military could use supremacy to build hotel in Park City's open space Jan 7, 2007
Rob Bishop, R-Utah (who was asked by Park City to help monitor and mediate negotiations), said some creativity may be required, likely on the part of Summit County, to resolve matters. He notes that Summit received The Canyons property essentially for free from developers. (Deseret News)
